A 12-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint inside the Avenue P subway station in Brooklyn on March 14, 2026, according to police, in an afternoon incident that turned a routine ride on the F line into a crime scene.
Investigators say the suspect approached the child near the mezzanine at about 3:40 p.m., displayed a knife and took the boy’s black ski mask before fleeing on a southbound F train. The case was later highlighted in a wanted notice issued by NYPD Crime Stoppers.
Reward Posted After Knifepoint Robbery of Child
NYPD Crime Stoppers issued a wanted alert on April 21 that lays out the now-familiar details of the case. The notice states that the unidentified male displayed a knife, removed the victim’s black ski mask and fled on a southbound F train.
The alert offers up to $3,500 for tips that lead to an arrest and indictment. It lists the English hotline, 1-800-577-TIPS, along with a Spanish tipline at 1-888-57-PISTA for anyone who might recognize the suspect or recall something from that afternoon at Avenue P.
How to Submit Tips
People with information can submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers or by calling the hotlines listed in the alert. The posting notes that tips that help secure an arrest and indictment may qualify for the posted reward…